WhatsApp on the Web
10 things you need to know
WhatsApp
finally gave in to popular demand and released an official web
version -but it's not as simple as you think.
Chrome only
So far, if you want to
access WhatsApp on the web, it will only work on
Google Chrome and only
from a computer using Chrome on a tablet or
mobile phone won't.
Got the update?
For the web
feature to work, you need to update WhatsApp on your phone
to the latest version from the respective app store. Only when you update the app will you
see the new
`WhatsApp Web' option in the menu.
Existing users only
You need to be an
existing WhatsApp user-with an active account.
You can't sign up for WhatsApp account from the web.
Next, it only
works with WhatsApp installed on
Android,
BlackBerry, Windows Phone and S60 iOS compatibility
is blocked
because of limitations set by Apple.
It's secure
To start using
WhatsApp web, you need to open a webpage on Chrome
(Web.whatsapp.com)
and then use WhatsApp on your phone to scan the
QR code that
appears.
The QR code
expires after a while and it ensures a single connection between
the web client and phone.
To connect again, you need to go through the process again.
No one will know
Whether you're
typing a message from a phone or the web client, everything
stays the
same.
You still get
the same double tick marks (for delivered) and they still turn blue
(when your
message has been read by the recipient).
Can't save on
mobile data
The WhatsApp
web client uses your phone to connect and send messages
in a sense, everything
is mirrored.
Your web
session stays active as long as your phone has a connection to the
internet .
This also
means that your phone's data connection is constantly being used.
Attachments work
both ways
You can
still send attachments from your PC as long as they are photographs.
You can
view all the attachments sent by others.
If
equipped, you can also use your webcam to snap a quick picture and
send it as an attachment.
Videos are
not supported yet.
Don't get
blocked
There are
a number of unofficial WhatsApp apps or widgets that you can get.
However,
WhatsApp periodically checks for this and will block you eventually.
All app
features not available
For
instance, on the web version, you cannot delete or forward messages.
You also
can't create groups or leave existing groups. For full functionality,
you will need to head to the app.
The web client
is temporary
This
means that nothing is stored on the PC.
You can
view attachments but they will be available later only if you
specifically download them.
The
idea behind the web client is that you can use it while using a computer
without
the need to switch devices.
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HITESG BHAGAT CDET 6FEB15
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